My Linh Mac

My Linh Mac (Millie) is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, visual designer, and educator whose career bridges continents and creative disciplines. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, she draws on her Saigonese heritage to craft art that weaves Eastern traditions into contemporary expression.

Background

Born and raised in Saigon, Mac’s artistic journey began early as she traveled the world, studying in Singapore and Tasmania, Australia, before moving to the United States to further her education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media and Painting from Valparaiso University, a Master’s degree in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), and a second Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship for the Creatives from Columbia College Chicago (CCC). Her extensive educational background and entrepreneurial experience have strengthened her credibility as a multidisciplinary expert.

Style

Mac’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and cultural heritage. Throughout her career, she has experimented with painting, drawing, digital art, and graphic design, building a diverse and dynamic body of work that explores identity, memory, and culture. She is especially recognized for her innovative “galactic/no-brush” Ranbu painting series, as well as her Constellation works, which combine traditional techniques with unconventional approaches to create a unique visual language. Her multimedia artworks are represented by the Angard Art Hotel, Brauer Museum in Indiana, the Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery in Australia, the Museum of Outstanding Design (MOOD) in Italy, and Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) in South Korea, among others.

Work

In 2016, Mac launched MMAC Visual Art & Design Studio with a clear mission: to inspire through art and empower emerging brands, companies, and creatives to define their unique identities. Since then, she has become a specialist in brand identity and strategy, developing original visual concepts for digital, print, and social media. Her work has earned multiple international design awards and a reputation for shaping the visual language of brands. Most recently, her creative vision helped drive campaigns for Colorado State University, a leading institution recognized for research and sustainability, and named by The New York Times as one of the nation’s top dream universities. As CSU sets its sights on national recognition, its partnership with Mac is a testament to the reach of her influence, well beyond the walls of any gallery.

Community

For more than half a decade, Mac has served as a jury member for esteemed awards such as the W3 Award, Communicator Award, and Davey Award (AIVA), applying her discerning eye and expertise to champion innovation globally. She also serves on panels for organizations like the International Association of the Art (IAA, a UNICEF affiliate) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), fostering creative excellence and cross-cultural dialogue.

As an active mentor and former Adobe Express Ambassador, Mac continues to inspire through both art and advocacy, shaping the next generation of artists and designers.